Liverpool face competition from two Premier League sides for Turkish starlet

Liverpool will face immense competition from two Premier League sides for Trabzonspor youngster Abdulkadir Omur, according to the Express.

The 19-year-old has impressed for the Turkish side this season and even spoke about a move to Liverpool (h/t Express):

“Liverpool is a very important club. But the most important thing is Trabzonspor’s interests. If my club tell me that I can go, I’ll go.”

The rising star is a target for Manchester City and Bournemouth, according to the report, with City and Liverpool having scouted the 19-year-old Turk.

The report adds that Liverpool will only move for Omur should they lose former Southampton star Adam Lallana. Fenerbahce and Southampton are interested in the Englishman (h/t Express). The Englishman has had his injury troubles over the past seasons and missed our 1-0 win over Brighton on Saturday.

Lallana is one of the most technically gifted players in the team, but he seems to be missing more games than playing them.

Liverpool always seem to have someone injured, with Daniel Sturridge staying injured for the majority of the campaign last time around.

Omur would be a decent option to have in the side but it is to be seen how well he does in a tougher league. The Premier League will be a real test for the Turk, and it will be interesting to see where the youngster ends up should Trabzonspor decide to sell.

Bad news for Liverpool? Gary Neville claims Man City will have this advantage over the Reds during next two Premier League match days

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville claims that Manchester City have an advantage over Liverpool in the next two rounds of the Premier League.

The Reds played before City in the last weekend and piled on the pressure after defeating Crystal Palace. City made light work of Huddersfield and will play before the Reds after the FA Cup and Carabao Cup games.

Neville was speaking to Sky Sports (h/t Express) and claimed playing first was preferable:

“[It makes] a big difference.

“It’s preferable.”

The Sky Sports pundit further claimed that during his playing days at United, the team felt playing first was an advantage. Getting the points first before their rivals was always preferred, according to Neville, and he believed City will put the pressure on Liverpool.

“Either go further in front or close the gap. There’s no doubt it’s a different type of pressure.

“City will absolutely want to be closing that gap to one point, and asking Liverpool have they got it in them to stand the pressure of playing the day after or two days after.”

Liverpool players celebrate a win

City play Newcastle away a day before we host Leicester City. Pep Guardiola’s men then host Arsenal a day prior to us travelling to West Ham United.

The Premier League champions can cut the lead to just one point before we face Leicester, and it will be important for us to respond in the perfect manner, irrespective of City’s result.

Looking good out there. Seems like the club have been doing a fantastic job with getting him back to fitness at the right pace (which is somehow still faster than expected). Probably help that Ox has such a great attitude and determination to get back on the pitch.

Van Dijk is one of the best defenders in the world and has helped the Reds to the top of the Premier League.

The Dutchman joined the Reds from Southampton last year and told Liverpoolfc.com about spoke about the King being open with Van Dijk:

“Kenny Dalglish gave me his mobile number in the very beginning and told me to ring him at any time.

“It is unbelievable when he sometimes sends me messages before games. That is what Liverpool is about.”

The defender added that on match-days he gets to meet many legends and learn more about the club’s history.

The Dutch defender has possibly been the best player for the Reds this season, and could reach legendary status, just like Kenny if he keeps doing the job at the back.

It isn’t just Van Dijk who has been great, the rest of the Liverpool back-four has been fantastic in most games. The Dutchman is an incredible presence at the back, and he seems to make players better if they play alongside him.

The Reds have one of the best defences in Europe, and should we keep things tight at the back, there is a chance of winning silverware under Jurgen Klopp.